Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: Teenager, 15, wins car for IPL season achievements
15-year-old cricket prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been named the Most Valuable Player of the 2026 IPL season after a record-breaking performance for the Rajasthan Royals. Despite winning a Tata Sierra SUV as part of his awards, the teenager must wait three years to legally drive the vehicle due to India's minimum driving age.
Why it matters
Sooryavanshi's rapid ascent highlights the shifting landscape of professional cricket, where teenage talent is increasingly dominating elite global leagues and commanding significant commercial value.
Image source, Reuters Image caption, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was handed his awards during the IPL final on Sunday
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